GEOG 20 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    Recent Professors
    Belinda J. Stevens
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    26 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Explores how GIS solves spatial problems, such as those in natural resources, earth and life sciences, environmental planning, local government, business, transportation and other fields. (C-ID GEOG 155).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–11:50am, Fri 9:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:15pm